It also does not consider how well the tow vehicle can handle the mechanical wear and tear of towing at maximum capacity for several thousand miles or several years of use. But it makes certain assumptions that are almost certainly not true for your towing situation.įor instance, the standard assumes you weigh 150 lbs and that you are the only person in the tow vehicle. Myth: You can tow whatever Ford/Chevy/Toyota says you can.Īuto manufacturers base their towing capacities in part off SAE J2807 standard. Unfortunately, there are a few back-of-the-envelope methodologies that simply do not work. I know, I know … I wish towing calculations were as easy as the salesman said! Unacceptable Methods of Estimating Towing Helpful Books, Apps, Sites and Resources.RV Salvage Yards and Local Parts Stores.
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